Occupational Therapist | $6,000 sign on bonus | Part Time

Job Overview: Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Assists patients/residents to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. FTE: .8 or full time Responsibilities/Duties:Directs the certified staff, including Occupational Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aides, Occupational Therapy certification applicants, and Occupational Therapy students. Observes and evaluates treatment effects. Recommends a change to the physician, if needed. Performs an appropriate assessment of each patient/resident, as related to the therapy requested and provided, and reassessments, as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients/residents, and the general patient population. Able to assess patient/resident pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention. Performs all aspects of patient/resident care in an environment that optimizes patient/resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate. Interacts professionally with patient/resident/family and involves patient/resident/family in the formation of the plan of care. Coordinates and directs patient/resident care to ensure patients' / residents' needs are met and hospital/nursing home policy is followed. Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient/resident care and performance improvement activities. Participates in educational staff performance improvement in-services. Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members. Participates in guidance and educational programs. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Adheres to facility Service Standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Education/Experience:Graduate from an approved school of Occupational Therapy is preferred Current state of Wisconsin Occupational Therapy license required Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of Occupational Therapy preferred Current certification by the NBCOT is preferred Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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